Postdoc position in ecological modelling

The successful candidate will focus on modelling the relaxation times of accrued lags of plant species across Europe's mountain ranges. These computations will be based on a spatially explicit dataset established by the research group that comprises species-specific shifts and lags over the last decades. They are expected to collaborate closely with other team members and researchers from other institutions, will co-supervise PhD and MSc students, and contribute to teaching and other research activities of the research group.

The research group Ecology at the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel in Switzerland.

• Very good skills in statistical analyses and modelling (preferably in R) as well as in handling large databases.

• Previous experience in mountain plant ecology or in analyzing species' range shifts in response to climate change would be assets.

• A highly motivated candidate with a self-organized and solution-oriented work attitude.

• Applicants should hold a PhD degree in ecology, botany, biogeography, environmental science, computational biology or related fields.

• Excellent written and spoken English, a proven track record, strong communication and organization skills, the ability to work in teams and a commitment to a collegial and inclusive workplace are essential.

• Experience in supervision is a plus.